1953 CHRYSLER SPECIAL COUPE – CAR OF THE WEEK

This is a unique 1953 Chrysler “Thomas Special” coupe with coachwork by Ghia. One of Chrysler’s first “Idea Cars” of the 1950s, the dazzling coupe was designed by Virgil Exner and crafted by famed Italian coachbuilder and stylist, Ghia. Only six of these vehicles were produced for Chrysler, while Ghia built another 12 examples for themselves.